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How many days can I stay in Thailand with a 30-day entry stamp?

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10 months ago

Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

116 comments

10 months ago

Is it a good idea to travel to Malaysia for a visa run from Thailand?

66 comments

10 months ago

How does PromptPay work for payments in Thailand, and can expatriates use it safely?

93 comments

a year ago

Why was the liger blurred out on Thai news while the tiger was shown clearly?

8 comments

a year ago

What are the steps and tips for obtaining an eSIM from dtac in Thailand?

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a year ago

Why was my friend's visa extension in Phuket charged 2200 baht instead of the standard 1900 baht?

107 comments

a year ago

Why is the eVisa application for Thailand not working, and how can I apply instead?

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a year ago

COMMENTS

Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

Philip **********

Phil Beer thanks for that. You are right not all of them are owned by Expedia or bookingdotcom but most of them are. I think TripAdvisor is owned by Expedia or a parent company. Trivago owned by Expedia were fined $45 million in Aus for their price claims.

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Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

Philip **********

not with Agoda but have tried with VPN and subscriptions. Can be a lot cheaper when your a Nigerian!!

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Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

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@Brandon ***********

well I walked in to one hotel and the price he gave me was considerably cheaper. Walked into another. Got the price. Then used Agoda and the price was considerably cheaper. The girls at the desk were surprised.

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Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

Philip **********

8 search engines with different names all owned by the same company.

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Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

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@Garrett **********

show me please where,?

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Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

Philip **********

I just got a reply back from Agoda. I did just change the setting and did give me the total price BUT after cash backs. So still initially 250 baht more with possibly getting the money back in 60 days time. But you have to request it. Good chance I will have forgotten.

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Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

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@Phil *********

I have decided it's better to just book directly with the airline and not too far in advance. It would be nice to be able to do this with hotels. I think there are clauses if they undercut online booking companies they get blacklisted.

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Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

Philip **********

Tiket another I have used are more honest. If have the time or inclination it pays to put the booking through a few first to compare.

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Why does Agoda show a lower initial price that becomes higher at checkout?

Philip **********

Yes I could gather that. But with the final price there is no breakdown. Adding 17% tax still gives a lower number. Agoda info box says there are other fee in compensation for processing the booking. But it's not itemised.

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Is it a good idea to travel to Malaysia for a visa run from Thailand?

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@Jimmy ********

I stayed at the ty ann hotel on chulia Street and the Swiss garden. I'd be surprised if still standing. We are staying on petaling Street at the moment. 7 days may have been too long. If we ever come again we will try a different area.

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